Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspections
Inspection
Sep 10, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Inspector’s notes
HAACP for sushi rice has been approved only to use with a pH meter. At time of inspection PIC was use test strips. If this is the newest procedure the owner must update HAACP with new procedures for approval to the CIty of Boston Division of health inspection have been submitted via email at time of revisit
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 6, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Inspector’s notes
HAACP for sushi rice has been approved only to use with a pH meter. At time of inspection PIC was use test strips. If this is the newest procedure the owner must update HAACP with new procedures for approval to the CIty of Boston Division of health inspection have been submitted via email at time of revisit
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2026
Hearing scheduled
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths not kept in sanitizing solution between uses Prep/areas
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on walls attachements ceilings and floor under and behind equipment - Kitchen/sushi prep/bathroom/ware washing/storage area
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Using Fly Zapper and is stored on prep table Using fly traps during the day Evidence of flies in Basement prep/ware washing - Provide full extermination by licensed exterminator and IPM report to take place between today's date and reinspection date
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all old food containers for steps to basement
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Expanding foam at brick wall is not trimed smooth durable easily cleanable Worn paint on window sill under wire shelving
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
HAACP for sushi rice has been approved only to use with a pH meter. At time of inspection PIC was use test strips. If this is the newest procedure the owner must update HAACP with new procedures for approval to the CIty of Boston Division of health inspection No proof that the annual review has been reviewed and proof/sign off of employees that have been trained in the HAACP plan that actually handles sushi
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 16, 2026
Failed
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths not kept in sanitizing solution between uses Prep/areas
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on walls attachements ceilings and floor under and behind equipment - Kitchen/sushi prep/bathroom/ware washing/storage area
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Using Fly Zapper and is stored on prep table Using fly traps during the day Evidence of flies in Basement prep/ware washing - Provide full extermination by licensed exterminator and IPM report to take place between today's date and reinspection date
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all old food containers for steps to basement
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Expanding foam at brick wall is not trimed smooth durable easily cleanable Worn paint on window sill under wire shelving
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
HAACP for sushi rice has been approved only to use with a pH meter. At time of inspection PIC was use test strips. If this is the newest procedure the owner must update HAACP with new procedures for approval to the CIty of Boston Division of health inspection No proof that the annual review has been reviewed and proof/sign off of employees that have been trained in the HAACP plan that actually handles sushi
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Report filed
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.11-PHandwashing
Official wording
Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no hand washing and changing of disposable gloves unless instructed to
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths stored in dirty wiping cloth bucket - Food service/prep areas upstairs Wiping cloths stored on food prep surface and not in a sanitizing solution - Basement prep/ware washing areas
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in basement blocked by cases of fish - Asked PIC to take corrective action
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on ceiling walls floor and attachments - Prep/warewashing areas
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Walls with chipped and worn paint in food prep/warewashing and storage areas Expanding foam on wall under 3 bay is not smooth durable and easliy cleanable
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.11-PHandwashing
Official wording
Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no hand washing and changing of disposable gloves unless instructed to
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths stored in dirty wiping cloth bucket - Food service/prep areas upstairs Wiping cloths stored on food prep surface and not in a sanitizing solution - Basement prep/ware washing areas
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in basement blocked by cases of fish - Asked PIC to take corrective action
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on ceiling walls floor and attachments - Prep/warewashing areas
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Walls with chipped and worn paint in food prep/warewashing and storage areas Expanding foam on wall under 3 bay is not smooth durable and easliy cleanable
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
The handwash sink is leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code in food prep areas
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on ceiling vent in employee bathroom
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Walls and attachments in basement in disrepair - back stairway - Must be smooth durable and easily cleanable Stained ceiling tiles in seating areas
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code in food prep areas
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on ceiling vent in employee bathroom
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large cracks in sides of mop sink Walls and attachments in basement in disrepair - Ceiling above 3 bay sink at window ledges back stairway - Must be smooth durable and easily cleanable Cracked floor tiles in bathroom Missing floor tiles in hallway out side of bathroom and office Stained ceiling tiles above prep area upstairs - Ceiling tiles must be smooth durable non absorbant and easily cleanable Stained ceiling tiles in seating areas
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.